Research Publications

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Myanmar Academy of Art & Science List of Research

No. Researcher Title Abstract Year
1791 Khin Mar Lwin HISTORY OF THE MONASTERIES IN TAUNGTHAMAN VILLAGE TRACT It is found that Taungthaman Village tract was flourished in Buddhism before the period of Amarapura. King Badon shifted his royal capital form Yadanapura Inwa to Amarapura for the sake of Buddhism as a priority. Taungthaman area is also included in the Buddhism flourished area of the royal capital, Amarapura. Large and magnificent Pagodas and monasteries are found in Taungthaman. In Taungthaman village, there were many learner monks who were patronized by the king and that Buddhism also flourished. It can be found that there also were many monasteries and vipasana cloisters of those monks teaching dhamma and literature. At the end of Myanmar monarchial rule, Buddhism faded in Taungthama area. However, Buddhism could thrive again in Taungthaman after getting the independence. 2021
1792 Myint Myint Than A STUDY ON THE TRADITIONAL BAMAR TURBAN Traditional cultural expression is used for any form of artistic and literary expression and they are transmitted from one generation to the next such kind of handmade textiles, paintings, stories, legends, ceremonies, music, songs and dance. The traditional cultures are shared experiences which are handed down from generation to generation and those are preserved at the level of a nation or community and transcend borders. Because of her geographical situation, Myanmar culture had been influenced by its neighbors India and China. Myanmar culture has been mostly influenced by the Buddhism. It is said that wearing headdress came from Indian culture in which practiced in ancient time to Myanmar. This research paper will give somewhat contribute knowledge of the making traditional turban to the progeny of Myanmar. 2021
1793 Nan Hlaing LATERITE ARTIFACTS OF THE MONS IN LOWER MYANMAR Lateritic culture ranges from Cambodia, Thailand to Lower Myanmar in Southeast Asia. Periodization of laterite artifacts is dated back from the second century A.D. The earliest laterite site is P’ong Tük in Thailand, and belongs to the 2nd century A.D. At the Botahtaung pagoda in Yangon, a conical casket of laterite of this relic chamber belongs to the seventh century A.D. In Lobpuri, the centre of the Old Mons, the temples of laterite, were built in the tenth century A.D. In Cambodia, religious monuments of laterite firstly appeared in the late quarter of the 9th century A.D. The Mons of Lower Myanmar also created the art of laterite in masonary in which the most famous site is the Kyaik Htee Zaung pagoda, the largest number of laterite remains. Other areas of laterite culture widespread in the delta and coastal strip. The total sites of them have over seventy places and most of them are in Mon State. Almost all the remains belong to the Buddhist Mon. At present, sculptures of literite are sold for secular decoration. Buddhist sacredness of literite are survived at the Kyaik Htee Zaung. Accordingly. laterite culture is prominent among the Mon-Khmer peoples. 2021
1794 Nilar Soe COMINGS AND GOINGS OF FRENCE ADVENTURERS EXCEPT MISSIONARIES AND DIPLOMATS IN MYANMAR (1752-1885) French adventurers except missionaries in Myanmar during the Konbaung period (1752-1885). The special study of this paper is made to know more about the comings and goings of French artillerymen and gunners, merchants, adventurers, mechanists and engineers who had served and done in Myanmar during the Konbaung period (1752-1885). The comings and goings of French adventurers, merchants, technicians and mercenaries had to play an important role in FranceMyanmar relations in Konbaung period. Myanmar tried to establish her relations with France to defend the country against colonialism. However, France had established her relations with Myanmar with the intention to enjoy both economic and political benefits out of it. From 1752, when Alaungmintaya ascended the throne, to 1885, when Theebaw was deposed and taken away to exile, a great number of westerners including French adventurers, merchants, mercenaries and technicians arrived in Myanmar especially in Upper Myanmar. In the studying of this paper the available sources or reference books are received from the Universities Library, Yangon University Central Library, National Library and National Archive. As a results of this paper is to know about the history of the arrival of French except missionaries in Myanmar during the Konbaung period for the coming generations in future who are interesting in Franco-Myanmar relations during the Konbaung Period (1752-1885). 2021
1795 Nwe Nwe Aung ACHIEVEMENTS OF MONASTERIES IN KYAING TONG FOR PROPAGATION OF SASANA The monasteries of Kyaing Tong are said to be the earliest ones not only in whole Shan States but also in Myanmar. The monasteries such as Wat Padaeng , Wat Hokhong and Wat Comdong were established by Yun Buddhist monks of northern Thailand since about 600 years ago. From that time onward ruling Princes, Sanghas and people made effort for the development of Sasana. This paper is an attempt to deal with the emergence of the historic monasteries and achievement of Theras of these monasteries through ages. A discussion is made on the arrival of Theravada Buddha faith into the Eastern Shan State. This paper discusses on aspects of Buddhism in Kyaing Tong by exploring and interpreting important sources. 2021
1796 Shwe Thazin THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN THE EARLY KONBAUNG PERIOD During Prehistoric era, Humans lived and wandered as they pleased and ate whatever food available. Diseases either caused by environment or occur when humans consume foods available in nature recklessly unbalancing the diet. Humans, the highest intelligent creatures in the world, started to find means to alleviate diseases. With intelligent, insight, and experiences, humans learnt that foods medicinal properties when consumed under correct season and weather. They have recognized that daily diet such as tree, vine, meat, and fish can be consumed to relieve from sufferings. They analyzed which nutrients, fruits, flora and roots when eaten can bring cure for the suffering diseases. It is assumed that by knowing the effective usages of correct trees and vines them as means to alleviate diseases is how traditional medical came to be. By collecting those treating experiences, medical books were compiled. Experiences were shared to the family, off-springs, and followers. This craft of saving and curing humans’ lives was Aryubayda Medicine. Aryubayda Medicine is the craft or skill relating to life meant for humans to live longer without diseases. Aryubayda Medicine treaties then spread to different places, forming different medicines with various names by polishing from medical scholars in different countries, and varying in curing according to races in different countries. The researcher firstly presents the gradual development of Myanmar traditional medicine, and later discusses the importance of traditional medicine in the society during reigns of Kings in the early Konbaung period. 2021
1797 Thaung Win Naing TRENDS OF FERTILITY AND MORTALITY IN LOWER MYANMAR (1852-1941); MEASURING THE DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES The vital registration system started in India in 1864 was first introduced to some parts of Lower Myanmar and extended to other parts of the country in the late nineteenth century. By 1897, vital registration had been introduced into eight major towns in Upper Myanmar, but there were still pockets in Lower Myanmar. In Myanmar, as in most nations of the region, the registration of births and deaths has remained in-complete even in areas covered by the registration system. Censuses have shed light on the extent of under-registration. Despite these defects, the vital statistics of Myanmar under certain conditions can provide valuable information about fertility and mortality trends. 2021
1798 Thida Myint THE SACRED BODHI TREE THAT FOUND IN THE MYANMAR HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS OF MONARCHICAL TIME The Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the shade of the Banyan tree (Ficus religiosa) which have been born simultaneously with him. Based on this fact, Myanmar kings held very high esteem to the sacred Bodhi tree and worshipped it as Paribhoga Ceti. With the aim of propagating and sustaining Buddhism, therefore, Myanmar kings used to plant respectfully the sacred Bodhi tree within the premises of pagodas and monasteries as a utensil of Lord Buddha. To honour Buddhism within their kingdom, moreover, Myanmar kings built a number of religious buildings and donated them to S?san? throughout dynasties. Furthermore, they planted the sacred Bodhi tree and built religious buildings at Buddha Gaya of India, the sacred land for Buddhists. In fact, Myanmar kings renovated Mahabodhi Ceti and preserved the sacred Bodhi tree of Buddha Gaya as possible as they could throughout history. From Bagan to Konbaung period, they sent Buddhist missionaries to Buddha Gaya to make donations, to renovate religious buildings and to conserve the sacred Bodhi tree. Since Bagan period, king and people of Myanmar used to pour water and fragrances at the foot of the sacred Bodhi tree in order to make sure it does not die of drought during the hot summer as well as to honour it as the symbol of the enlightenment of Lord Buddha. Thus, pouring water at the foot of sacred Bodhi trees on the full moon day of Kason became a religious tradition of Myanmar since monarchical time. In fact, planting the sacred Bodhi trees was supportive not only for the propagation of Buddhism but also for the promotion of cordial relations with neighbouring countries. This paper is an attempt to reveal the importance of sacred Bodhi tree in Myanmar history with special references to stone inscriptions, parabaiks, the treatises on Buddhava?sa, Royal Orders and other relevant historical documents. 2021
1799 Chaw Kay Khaing Latt THE IMPACT OF JOHN LOCKE’S POLITICAL THOUGHT ON THE REVOLUTIONS IN THE WEST This paper goal is to examine and present the influence of Locke’s political and social views on the emergence of French and American political thoughts and institutions, and how his ideas still illuminate future political and social developments. The research methods to be used are the descriptive and evaluative methods. The answer to the question is to be found in Locke’s thought based on a humanism which emphasizes natural rights to life, liberty, and property. Besides, he introduced what come to be known as constitutional government as the most desirable form for well-organized and harmonious society. The principle of comparison will be used as a research principle. This paper will contribute towards consistent ways and means of enhancing the smooth functioning of a developed and stable society. 2021
1800 Nilar Kyu THE INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL PRESSURE AND PERCEIVED CONTROL ON CAREER EXPLORATION OF YOUNG ADULTS IN YANGON* The objective of this study is to examine the influence of parental pressure and perceived control on career exploration of young adults in Yangon, Myanmar. This study involved 20 students, who are within 19 to 24 years old, from University of Yangon. In-depth interviews were performed using a ground theory approach and a qualitative technique to analyze the participant narratives. The results show that participants experienced more parental pressure during their university years compared with years of childhood or high school. Compared to childhood and high school, they also engaged in more career exploration in university. With regard to perceived control, the participants held a moderate to high level of perceived control over their career environments. According to the findings, most participants felt that parental pressure had no influence over their perceived control on career exploration, and few participants experienced positive and negative influence of the parental pressure on perceived control in relation to career environment. In later years, when other factors contributed to the career exploration, parental pressure did not seem to affect career exploration. The findings have implications for vocational psychology and career counseling with young adults. 2021